Motorcycles

[TJ]

People always want to start wrapping up by the manifold end for some reason.  Some tips if you've never done it before: soak the wrap in water for a little while, start at the tail end of the pipe (or as close to the tail end as you want the wrap to go), and wear gloves.

[Giles]

Thanks TJ

[hajduk]

well done G!

[Giles]

Black FQHH trousers sorted.  Black Steerhide long half belt sorted (until I get Will to build me something amazing).  Davida black and orange jet helment, aviator goggles and gloves on the need list…..

[hajduk]

and some engineers…?

[Giles]

I have some Wesco, I need to get the instep stretched, but I think they should work…..

[hajduk]

ride easy G.

[Chris]

Hmmm, I see this as an excuse entirely valid reason to buy more boots.

[Megatron1505]

@Chris:

Hmmm, I see this as an excuse entirely valid reason to buy more boots.

You read my mind.

[Moonshine]

@Chris:

Hmmm, I see this as an excuse entirely valid reason to buy more boots.

You have to remember who we're dealing with here…  G doesn't need an excuse to buy more boots - that is a given!  Oh yeah, the 500 is badass!

[injunjack]

G, what kind of aviator goggless?

If you are getting Aviator Retros, their lenses suck bick time. You better order some good lenses for them from Good Ole US of A.  (ANSI graded)

Only proper lenses Davida is offering is the Blue mirror, which is polycarbonate, other lenses are acetate. (or so it was at least while ago)

[Giles]

Thanks IJ.  You got any recommendations?

[injunjack]

I got mine here for my Retros (I have prescription retros)

http://www.british-classics.com/Aviator%204400%20Goggles.html

I have Iridium lenses for those sunny days and yellow for rainy days and nights.

Iridium lenses will give you that nice blowfly looks

[Giles]

Thx IJ

[Giles]

One of Haraki's friends works for Yamaha in The Netherlands.  He is a very good customer of mine, I just told him about the bike:

Super cool!!!
Grad you picked Yamaha, XT500 is surely legendary machine with lot of character!!!
Enjoy

[Jii]

Sweet bike G! From the late 70's/early 80's I reckon?

[Giles]

1978

[injunjack]

G
see what is said (from British Classic site) about Aviators

Suggestion
Aviator 4400 goggles may be worn with the strap over the helmet. They are ideal with Davida Classic or other half-helmets, leather flying hats or with no headwear.  We don't recommend them with open face helmets such as the Davida Classic Jet, or Speedster with the strap over helmet as they may not seal at the temples.

That is true, that just struck me when I read that.
With open helmet like Jet I use flip up visor, like this

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Silver-Chrome-Snaps-Helmet-Shield-Visor-Mask-UV-Smoke-Lens-BELL-Biltwell-/251237539260?pt=Apparel_Merchandise&vxp=mtr&hash=item3a7eec9dbc

[Giles]

Yes, thanks IJ, I noticed that too.  G

[injunjack]

And while you're riding xtrail bike, you might as well get period correct helmet

http://www.ebay.com/itm/80s-Moto-3-style-Motorcycle-ATV-Off-Road-Motocross-Helmet-Black-M-L-/370765260119?pt=Apparel_Merchandise&vxp=mtr&hash=item565354e557